My role in 'Paathshala' is just about 30-40 minutes: Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor's 'Paathshala', which has been ready for the last one year, will finally hit screens next year and the actor says his role is substantial even though it is not long enough.

''Paathshala' is small in comparison to some other films that I am doing. Moreover, I not a quintessential hero in the film. However, it isn't as if I have a special appearance in the film, as has been speculated by some. I have a substantial role that lasts for 30-40 minutes in the film,' Shahid, who had two releases -- 'Kaminey' and 'Dil Bole Hadippa' this year --, told IANS.

'Paathshala' was earlier being co-produced by choreographer-turned-filmmaker Ahmed Khan with Big Pictures. However, as per current developments, Eros International would be presenting the film.

The first look of the film was revealed a year ago with 'Karzzzz'. It was expected that the film would release in January 2009, but it continued to move ahead. Directed by award-winning Marathi film director Milind Ukey, 'Paatshala' is expected to release in the first half of 2010.

'Yes, the film moved from Big Pictures to Eros and they would be making plans to line up the film in a proper manner. However, I am sure they would have the right campaign in place for the film's release. The film has to be protected and released when there is no other film of mine coming up,' said Shahid, who plays a teacher in it.

The film brings together Ayesha Takia with Shahid after 'Dil Maange More' and 'Fool-N-Final'. Incidentally, the two had worked together years ago as child artists in the famous commercial for the health drink Complan.

The film also stars Nana Patekar along with child artists Swini Khara, Ali Haji and Dwij Yadav.

Set against the Indian education system, 'Paathshala' deals with contemporary and socially relevant issues regarding children. It claims to carry a heartfelt message for children, parents and teachers.

'It's a very socially relevant film and talks about the education system in the country. I am really happy to have played a role in it. I have seen the rushes of the film and really cried throughout. I get really emotional when watching a film. Even during 'Taare Zameen Par', I cried throughout and was looking around me if anyone was watching me,' he said.

Unlike 'Taare Zameen Par', which was shot on real locations, 'Paathshala' was filmed on a set. To give it an authentic look, Khan had erected a massive set of a school at Film City -- it consisted of class rooms, dormitories, principal's cabin, staff rooms, half a dozen huge corridors, basket ball court, garden, assembly hall, music room and canteen.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Bollywood’s hot Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapoor are going to be ripped off their cloth by PETA in an upcoming advert campaign! Amrita Rao has always been my personal favorite actress and I think this choice of PETA is really going to rock their upcoming campaign.

However we all know PETA is mad! Their mission is great, e.i to encourage people to stop eating meat and also promote vegetarianism but somehow their campaigns are really crazy at times. Just for a recap, below are some of their campaigns which was featured here previously:

And now PETA have signed a deal with Amrita Rao (She is so….hot) and Shahid Kapoor (which we think must marry with Amrita!) to promote vegetarianism since both actors are vegetarians. In this upcoming adverts, both stars will be wearing the minimum of cloth and will be covered with leaves and vines to show that veggies are better.

Wondering how Amrita will be looking in the upcoming advert? It’s not just you who’s waiting for that hot-next-door-girl new look and this new advert is for sure going to boost the image of Amrita Rao from the cute college girl to a more seductive lady.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Shahid Kapoor needs to wear bum bags to make his rear look in shape. Shahid, who has worked on achieving a good physique, was still not very confident about his butt. So, in order to make his hips look nice and round, he wears a bum bag, which is a small pouch like thing secured with a zipper and is worn at the waist.

Shahid has been wearing bum bags since his first film in 2003. While he doesn't wear these at home, he needs to wear them during film shoots because he is afraid his near-flat butt will look bad.

Friday, October 02, 2009

What is cooking between Shahid Kapoorand Rani Mukherjee ? Nothing. Shahid has been linked with his co-stars from Amrita Raoto Vidya Balan to Priyanka Chopra , so, he is surprised with the indifferent attitude of the rumourmongers this time . He just can't believe that he has not been linked to Rani, his co-star in Dil Bole Hadippa.

Buzz up!Shahid said that both he and Rani are amused with the fact that the media has not linked them in spite of their on-screen romance. Meanwhile, he had fun workingwith her. He said that it was great to play her hero , considering that he acted with her in an ad years ago when she was already a big star.

Besides Dil Bole Hadippa, produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Anurag Singh, Shahid has a string of films on hand. Chance De Dance with Genelia D'Souza is scheduled for release in November and then Paathshala will follow. He is currently shooting for another Yash Raj film directed by Parmeet Sethi and then he will take up his father's film.